IncusvsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Incus | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 44 in Container Management | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 515 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +275 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 21 |
| Latest release | v7.0.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Incus scores 75/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Incus.
Incus is growing faster right now (+275 stars in 30 days).
Incus details →ReadMeABook details →
Swap a project
Keep Incus, compare it with
Keep ReadMeABook, compare it with